Duane Hicks A sun shelter is being built at McIrvine Park. A concrete foundation was poured there earlier this month, with the steel structure anticipated to be erected this week. Link-Line, which has been replacing natural gas lines in Fort Frances for the past two years, and Union Gas have […]
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Peggy Revell A cappella group “Cantabile—The London Quartet,” took to the Townshend Theatre stage Friday evening for the second “Tour de Fort” concert of the 2010-11 season. Comprised of Michael Steffan, Mark Fleming, Steven Brooks, and Richard Bryan, the quartet serenaded the crowd with songs from the 16th century up […]
Peggy Revell Voting for Beta Sigma Phi Alpha Upsilon’s “Lil Pumpkin” contest continues until Oct. 24 at The Place. People can vote for their favourite baby by placing a donation in the slot that matches up with the photo, with proceeds going towards the Salvation Army’s “Adopt-A-Family” program at Christmas.
Duane Hicks Marilyn Erwin admired a quilt crafted and donated by Margaret Fontana of Ottawa which the La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary is raffling off as part of its Christmas draw. Tickets for the draw cost $3 each or two for $5, which be purchase at the hospital gift shop, from […]
Dan Falloon Larry Gustafson watched a rock hurtle down the ice during action at the Fort Frances Curling Club last night. Although the first rocks of the new season were cast Tuesday, there still are some openings in the Thursday night men’s league and the Thursday afternoon ladies’ league. On […]
Peggy Revell Demolition of the old Fort Frances High School continued yesterday, with steel beams being removed by an excavator.
Peggy Revell Eva Thornton and Anna Busch were saluted for their dedication in establishing the Riverside Breast Health Program, now celebrating its 25th year in the district, during an open house yesterday afternoon at La Verendrye Hospital. The open house paid tribute to the program’s history, as well as the […]
Duane Hicks Dana Lyn Begin, left, and Susan Carmody of RBC Financial Group admired the comfy furniture and stylish decor of the new comfort care room at La Verendrye Hospital during a tour last Wednesday morning. Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. celebrated the opening of its new room, located on […]
Duane Hicks Dr. Angus J. Mackintosh received a gift—a glass etching—from RN Marilyn Erwin, on behalf of the obstetrics department, during a retirement and appreciation dinner for him Friday evening at La Place Rendez-Vous. The obstetrics and gynecology physician retired Sept. 30 after practising in Fort Frances for the past […]
Dave Ogilvie Emo Coun. Gerd O’Sullivan, left, Rainy River Resources president and CEO Raymond Threlkeld, Rainy River First Nations Chief Jim Leonard, and Naicatchewenin FN Chief Wayne Smith were among the dignitaries who cut the ribbon at the official opening of the Rainy River Resources Ltd. office in Emo. Company […]
Dan Falloon Muskie senior hoopster Erika Moffitt drove the ball towards the basket in NorWOSSA action here Thursday. The black-and-gold quelled the Broncos 45-3 to improve to 4-0 on the season.
Duane Hicks Dr. Angus J. Mackintosh and his wife, Carole, sat back and enjoyed the tribute on stage to “Dr. Mac” during a retirement and appreciation banquet Friday evening at La Place Rendez-Vous. A sold-out crowd of 220 family members, friends, colleagues, and patients attended the event held to honour […]
